The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

Sendai is the largest city in Japan's Tohoku region, located in northeastern Japan, and is known for its cultural festivals and cuisine.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a large bronze statue of Buddha located in Kamakura, a historic city south of Tokyo.